Dialect, Slang, and Jargon

Dialect example

"Howdy, y'all" vs "Hey, guys."

Jargon example

ISS/OSS; CAT Scan; STAT; AWOL

Slang definition (simplified)

The way you speak based on how old you are

Dialect defintion (simplified)

The way you speak based on where you live

Jargon defintion (simplified)

The way you speak because of the group(s) you belong to

Dialect definition

a form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group

Slang definition

an informal, often short-lived kind of language used in place of standard words

Slang example

lit, dude, chill, tea

Slang example 2

ratchet, woke, slay (2)

Jargon example 2

scalable solution, next gen, wearables (2)

Dialect example 2

soda vs pop vs coke (2)

Jargon definition

special words, abbreviations, or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.